The OTM Consultant

Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) is one of the world's leading Transportation Management Systems, powering logistics operations for global manufacturers, retailers, distributors, 3PLs, and transportation providers. Yet for many professionals, OTM remains a complex platform that is difficult to learn through product documentation alone.

The OTM Consultant bridges that gap.

Written by an experienced OTM practitioner, this book takes readers on a practical journey from transportation and supply chain fundamentals to the architecture, configuration, and day-to-day operation of Oracle Transportation Management. Rather than focusing solely on screens and setup steps, it explains the business concepts behind OTM and shows how the platform solves real-world transportation challenges.

Inside this book, you will learn:

1. The fundamentals of logistics, transportation, and supply chain management

2. How OTM fits into modern transportation operations

3. OTM architecture, data model, and core configuration objects

4. Order Management, Shipment Planning, and Carrier Selection

5. Rate Management, Tendering, and Transportation Execution

6. Freight Settlement, Financial Controls, and Payment Processes

7. Integrations, EDI transactions, and enterprise connectivity

8. Troubleshooting techniques, implementation lessons, and consultant best practices

9. Real-world examples, scenarios, and practical insights gained from implementation projects

Whether you are a beginner exploring a career in OTM, a business analyst trying to understand transportation processes, a functional consultant preparing for an implementation, or an experienced professional looking to strengthen your OTM knowledge, this book provides a structured roadmap to mastering the platform.

More than a technical manual, The OTM Consultant explains how transportation networks actually work, how OTM models those networks, and how consultants translate business requirements into successful implementations.

If you want to understand Oracle Transportation Management from both a business and consulting perspective, this book is your guide.